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January 22, 2018 9:56 AM

Rep. Paulsen says government shutdown is irresponsible

Minnesota Republican Representative Erik Paulsen says he supports protections for so-called "Dreamers," but it doesn't belong in a spending bill.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 22, 2018 4:00 AM

McNally Smith came within 'hair's breadth' of reopening

After McNally Smith College of Music closed in late December, an effort to reopen the school as a nonprofit continued. But the deal fell through at the eleventh hour.

by Peter Cox

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January 22, 2018 12:13 AM

Rep. Collin Peterson on the government shutdown

Monday was the first workday that federal employees are off the job, after an impasse led to a government shutdown on Friday. U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson was one of the few Democrats to vote in favor of a GOP-led spending bill in the House last week.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 21, 2018 8:45 PM

Vikings lose shot at a home team Super Bowl

The Vikings lost big to the Philadelphia Eagles, falling 7-38 and losing their chance to be the first hometown team in a Super Bowl.

by Associated Press

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January 19, 2018 2:07 PM

Listen: What to expect in Sunday's big Vikings-Eagles game

Sunday's game against the Eagles could be all over the map for the Vikings who have proven they can still surprise their fans.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Celebrating the guitar that made Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate's longtime guitar player Harvey Hinsley turns 70 years old today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2018 8:54 AM

The temperature roller coaster continues

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer discusses weather trends with University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2018 8:39 AM

Tina Smith: 'Republicans need to negotiate with us'

Minnesota DFL Senator Tina Smith says she won't vote for a short-term spending bill that would keep the government funded until Feb. 16.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2018 4:00 AM

The NFL superstar next door: Detroit Lakes embraces Vikings' Thielen

Adam Thielen's high school coaches -- and the kids who played backyard football with him -- aren't surprised he's become an elite NFL wide receiver. They also say he's still the same guy from northwestern Minnesota.

by Dan Gunderson